No. 13 Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) at No. 20 Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, Va.)
Shuler Bentley will lead Byrnes into a marquee interstate matchup.
Photo by Randy Sartin
A national television audience will watch South Carolina's dominant program of the last decade shoot for its 13th win against an out-of-state opponent since 2005. The Rebels, with seven starters returning on both sides of the ball, are the overwhelming favorite to win a third-consecutive 4A/I state title and ninth in 11 years. Always explosive on offense, this year Byrnes attack is triggered by junior quarterback
Shuler Bentley. He is the son of former head coach Bobby Bentley, who led Byrnes to state titles in 2004 and '05.
Oscar Smith can cement its national ranking and likely move up in the polls with a win against Byrnes. The Tigers, who won two of the last three Division 6 state titles, have enough talent on defense to contain the Rebels. The unit features senior linebacker
Kanyia Anderson, who recorded 22 sacks last season, and junior tackle
Andrew Brown, a MaxPreps U.S. Air Force Sophomore All-American who transferred in from crosstown rival Indian River.
Mitch Stephens: Oscar Smith 29, Byrnes 28
Steve Montoya: Oscar Smith 28, Byrnes 24
Stephen Spiewak: Byrnes 28, Oscar Smith 24
Kevin Askeland: Byrnes 42, Oscar Smith 21
Leland Gordon: Byrnes 24, Oscar Smith 21
Jamie DeMoney: Byrnes 38, Oscar Smith 23
